Make a Recruiter Think You're Worth Fighting For

Great share, Capt Brandon Charters ! One of the best points of advice I was given early in my career (by Stephen Marcus, chairman of Marcus Corporation), was to nurture my network at all times, not only when I was looking for work or needing advice. It's easy to lose site of or connections with others, but then quickly reach out to them when we need their help. Instead, warm up those professional, personal, military relationships and make effort to stay in touch, offer advice or support where you're an expert, and the opposite person is much more likely to refer you in to a company, think of you first when they learn about an open opportunity, etc. Other simple points touched on in the article: 1. Do not embellish experience or list anything dishonest or inaccurate on a resume. This is more common than you think and can derail an opportunity for a great candidate when it's discovered. 2. Get to know recruiters in your industry and keep that connection alive as mentioned above. 3. Do not tell an interview, "I'll do any job. I just need to work." They want to hear that you want their company, you BELONG as part of their team, you are the perfect fit for a qualified role that you are motivated to work in.

Definitely agree with everything written in this article. Great share!